Lower Back Pain Physiotherapy in Bronte | Limitless Physio

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy. At Limitless Physio Bronte, we provide evidence-based physiotherapy for lower back pain, tailored to your body, your lifestyle, and your goals.


Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or wanting to prevent future flare-ups, our personalised programs help reduce pain, restore movement, and get you back to the activities you love.

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Types of Back Pain We Treat

Back pain can occur anywhere along the spine. At Limitless Physio Bronte, we treat all presentations, including:

  • Neck pain (cervical spine)

  • Upper back pain (thoracic spine)

  • Lower back pain (lumbar spine)

  • Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain and coccyx pain

These areas can be affected by changes in the bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, connective tissues, muscles, or nerves.

This page focuses specifically on lower back pain, as it is one of the most common conditions we see in clinic.

What Causes Lower Back Pain?

Lower back pain (LBP) may be:

  • Acute

  • Subacute

  • Chronic

And the contributing factors often differ between the three.

Common causes of lower back pain include:

  • Posture and Sedentary Habits

    Prolonged sitting, slumped posture, or posterior pelvic tilt can irritate joints, discs, or neural tissue.

  • Muscle Weakness or Imbalance

    Weak deep core muscles or underactive glutes can lead to compensation from the spinal muscles, causing pain or stiffness.

  • Lifting, Bending or Sports Injuries

    Overloading or sudden movements can cause neural irritation or radiculopathy.

  • Degenerative Spinal Changes

    Age-related changes, disc degeneration, or facet joint irritation can lead to persistent lower back pain.

  • Rib Cage or Thoracic Dysfunction

    Often overlooked, rib stiffness or thoracic movement restrictions can refer pain into the lower back.

  • Cervical Spine Dysfunction

    Tension and load issues starting in the neck can alter movement strategies and contribute to lower back pain.

  • Poor Foot Posture or Load Transfer

    Issues at the feet, ankles, or knees can travel up the chain and affect spinal mechanics.

Understanding the root cause is the first step to effective treatment - different diagnoses require different physiotherapy approaches.

Lower Back Pain Assessment at Limitless Physio

At Limitless Physio Bronte, we assess differently.
Instead of treating only the painful area, we look for the driver of your lower back pain.

Often, the source of your symptoms is located away from where you feel the pain. This is especially true in persistent, recurring, or complex presentations that have not responded to standard treatment.

Your assessment may include:

Our goal is to identify why your pain is happening, not just where it hurts.

How Physiotherapy Helps Lower Back Pain

Our treatment focuses on correcting the underlying dysfunctions contributing to your pain. Depending on your condition, your physiotherapy program may include:

Comprehensive Assessment

Identifying postural, muscular, joint and movement-related issues.

Hands-On Therapy

  • Soft tissue release

  • Joint mobilisation

  • Dry needling

  • Muscle energy techniques

Clinical Pilates & Reformer Pilates

Equipment-based Pilates to improve control, coordination, and spinal stability.


Individualised Exercise Program

To improve strength, mobility, and functional control. This may include:

  • Core strengthening

  • Glute activation

  • Pelvic stability training

  • Rib corrections

  • Mobility work

  • Functional retraining (lifting, bending, squatting)

Education & Prevention

We teach you how to lift, sit, stand, sleep, and train safely to minimise future flare-ups.

This combined approach ensures safe, effective rehabilitation with long-term results.

Exercises for Lower Back Pain

Exercise is one of the most effective treatments for lower back pain - when it’s tailored correctly. There is no one-size-fits-all approach.

Mobility & Stretching

Reducing stiffness in the hips, hamstrings, and thoracic spine.

Functional Movement Training

Learning efficient lifting, bending, and everyday movement patterns.

You will receive a personalised home program and in-clinic guidance to ensure proper technique and progression.

Commonly prescribed exercises may include:

Deep Core Stabilisation

Targeting the transverse abdominis and multifidus for segmental spinal support.

Glute & Hip Strengthening

Improving pelvic stability and reducing compensatory spinal loading.

Why Choose Limitless Physio Bronte?

At Limitless Physio, we specialise in lower back pain physiotherapy and comprehensive spinal rehabilitation.

Our approach is:

  • Individualised: Every program is tailored to your body, diagnosis, and goals.

  • Evidence-based: We use the most current research to guide your treatment.

  • Hands-on + Exercise Focused: A balanced approach for long-term success.

  • Safe and Effective: Suitable for acute, chronic, or recurring lower back pain.

We also offer Clinical Pilates and Reformer Pilates in Bronte, which support core stability and spinal health.

Who Can Benefit?

Physiotherapy for lower back pain is suitable for:

  • Adults with acute or chronic lower back pain

  • People with recurring episodes or stiff/sore backs

  • Workers with physical or sedentary roles

  • Athletes and active individuals

  • Pregnant or postnatal clients

  • Anyone wanting to prevent future injuries and build long-term spinal resilience

Book Your Lower Back Pain Physiotherapy Appointment

Don’t let back pain limit your life. At Limitless Physio Bronte, our experienced team will help you reduce pain, restore movement, and strengthen your back.

Book online or call (02) 8970 9166 to start your personalised lower back pain physiotherapy program today.

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